Title

Position Summary and Qualifications

Posting Number

FNC00175

UALR Functional Title

Director of Bar Success Services / R97250

Position Number

R97250

Department

Dean-School of Law

Position Summary

The Director of Bar Success Services/Institute for Law Teaching andLearning Fellow (the “Director”) is responsible for all aspects of the LawSchool’s bar passage program. The Director also provides writing andsecondary academic support services to law students.

Maintain contact with all bar takers to provide support, encouragement and assistance.

Work with IT staff to develop and maintain website for UALR Bowen bar takers.

Provide writing assistance to students identified as needing writing help for 10 – 15 hours per week as the law school’s Writing Advisor.

Assist with training and oversight of structured study group leaders and with assessment of program.

Assist with assessment and assistance to students on academic probation.

As a Fellow of the Institute for Law Teaching and Learning, contribute to Institute conferences at UALR Bowen Law School and other Institute activities,contribute Institute “Ideas of the Month” and “Articles of the Month”according to established rotation.

Author a law review article addressing an issue relating to academic support or law teaching and learning more generally.

Spends approximately 75% or more time indoors, Spends approximately 75% or more time indoors

Posting Detail Information

Background Check Statement

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

UALR EEO Statement

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.